Houzz Employee Reviews about "team"

Pros

Dynamic sales leadership - sales cultures start from the leadership down and the leaders here are extremely creative, smart, and innovative. They have cultivated an amazing atmosphere that is team oriented and supportive yet challenging all the same. Career Opportunities - if you work hard and can perform there are upward mobility opportunities in a fast growing company. People - I love coming to work each day and the people are awesome. Everyone is smart and talented.

Cons

None really. As the company continues to grow would be interesting if sales roles were available elsewhere in the country

Pros

At one point they catered Mendocino Farms for lunch, which was the bee's knees.

Cons

Have you seen the documentaries on Fyre Festival on Hulu or Netflix? Houzz is like the Fyre Festival where it’s a huge sinking ship sold on lies that thousands of people have bought into and ultimately got screwed over. As an potential employee, Houzz will sell you on: - salary that sounds too good to be true - free food and great perks - huge opportunities for growth - transparency - fun vibrant atmosphere What you actually get is an oppressive work culture something similar to the novel 1984. What I experienced first hand was: - a failing product that leaves you with an option of lying your face off to make a sale or simply failing at your job and being shown the door - lies built on overly fake and peppy speeches fed down your throat in every sales meeting with an aperitif of workforce gossip all over the salesfloor I was in the sales team and my colleagues in other departments have had this happen to them: - skype calls where your entire department is let go without warning - being fired less than two weeks before Christmas Before you take a job here, I beg of you to take a gander at one single Fyre documentary because this company is run in a similar fashion. Houzz’s product is based on a beautiful cover and the management team lies through their teeth. They will smile to your face and talk about team spirit and bonding, but you’ll soon learn that it was all a facade with nothing to back it up. Heads up: Houzz encourages new hires to post positive reviews within their first few days to push down the honest reviews made by employees who have been at the company for more than a few weeks. Don’t let Houzz’s HR shady tactics fool you!

Pros

family atmosphere, autonomy in decision-making, great and smart team. Visionary leaders.

Cons

family atmosphere and friendly personal relationships may create blurred lines between job descriptions and responsibilities assigned to each team member.

Pros

I've worked at Houzz for over five years and it has been incredible to see the company grow and evolve. For me, the biggest pro is the people. The team at Houzz is made up of smart and driven people who are also nice. It's a leave your ego at the door culture. Houzz is also very outcome-focused versus process-focused, which helps things move quickly and gives employees autonomy. Beyond that, another pro is the perks and benefits. In addition to the great benefits package we've always had, the company has recently rolled out a series of additional perks like Heathy at Houzz workout classes, a tuition reimbursement program, and more, which are in response to requests from employees. These are such great programs, and it's wonderful that the company listens to employee requests.

Cons

As mentioned, the perks are amazing, but 401(k) contribution matching would be the cherry on top!

Pros

I have worked at Houzz for over a year and a half now. I can honestly say with confidence that is is by far the best company I have ever worked for. The culture of the company is unreal. The start up environment makes it an exciting company to work for. The company has grown so much since I have started. Our office has more than doubled in size and the platform has experienced growth as well. Houzz does a great job at hiring the right people. They look for intelligent people who are tech savvy and have the personality to be able to build relationships with professionals. My colleagues are educated, friendly, and helpful. Everyone is willing to help each other and care about the success of the team. I feel that I have not only made friends at the office but friends that I enjoy spending time with outside the office. The management is great. They pick leaders that are able to support the sales team by motivating them while establishing a balance of a fun working environment. We have team incentives as well as company wide incentives. The company hosts work trips that are given to those who hit their sales goals. The company trips are over the top and they really go the extra mile to show how much they appreciate the hard work that you do. We also have the opportunity to win gift cards and other fun activities through sales contests. I really can only say positive things about my career at Houzz. I enjoy the company, people, and environment. I enjoy going to work each day and appreciate what the company provides to it's employees. They do their best to make Houzz feel like home.

Cons

I do not have any cons to write about.

Pros

If you're looking for a fun, talented and driven group of people to work with, Houzz is the place for you. The opportunities for growth are incredible. I am in an advertising sales position in our Irvine location and the work environment is second to none. With a startup atmosphere and young/tech-savvy workforce, each day is exciting. I can honestly say I look forward to going to work every day. Houzz's leadership and management teams provide immense feedback and are just as dedicated to your success as their own. The support I feel at work is something not all jobs have, and I'm personally grateful for that. Not to mention the amenities. Houzz's work environment is an open floor plan that makes for easy communication across teams and departments. The kitchen is FANTASTIC. Fully stocked with healthy food, always! On Fridays and special occasions/holidays, Houzz caters lunch for the entire office. We also have a ton of great team building and fun company events or trips. The pay and commission (commission for a sales position) are also great. Houzz doesn't just provide a job, it provides a career.

Cons

Nothing. I am grateful for the opportunity to work at such an innovate and fast growing company.

Pros

Training was great, LD team really makes sure you are prepped for your role. My sales manager was dedicated and always took the time when I asked for help. Team was fun and there are lost of fun contests and encouragement and we’ acted like a family. Houzz goes above and beyond with perks. Full kitchen, fun events, and basic health care was free. It is a sales role and you are expected to hit goals, but for inside sales this company is an ideal job. Phone sales turned out not to be my strong suit so I sought a different career. Over all, I had a great experience at Houzz and still have friendships that formed from this job.

Cons

Like any typical inside sales job it can be frustrating but Houzz does it’s best to make a wonderful environment.

Pros

There are pros to this place for sure. One would be company culture. It's a fun place to work, except for your prospecting calls. Modern office space with trendy offices, most of them are fashion over function, however. Stocked fridges have been mentioned a thousand times so you already know this. I had a great manager while I was there who kept me accountable, and there is a veritable sales structure in place there, They are further refining their processes to become a more dynamic sales organization. Wonderful benefits I have to say!

Cons

High, very high turnover. It's actually unbelievable Why can't you retain reps Houzz? What's going on? I have some thoughts. The product needs help -- big help -- with more amenities that add values because your prospects just don't see the justification. Misleading sales messages and processes make you feel like slime when someone is asking for hard data which makes it virtually impossible to make a clear and convincing value proposition using hard data . It's a high pressure sales environment, not that management is giving you a hard time, but that its expected that you will need to pressure people into buying a 12 month subscription with no hope of a trial or lesser commitment. Management is visibly insecure about the direction of the organization and its felt throughout the sales teams.

Pros

Work-Life balance, Benefits, People, Company Culture, Support from Leadership, Direction, Drive, and Advancement potential: From day one with the company I was treated like family. It seems that everyone is vested in the success of those around them - which ultimately drives a high performance culture. Yes you're going to work hard, but you're not going to work longer than your 8-hour shift; the work-life balance here is unprecedented. Come in, give the best 8-hours you have, leave, and do it all over again. It's awesome to never have to bring work home or worry about always being on-call. The Irvine office has a beautiful aesthetic. Catered breakfast every Monday, Catered lunch every Friday and free, healthy snacks every day (to be honest, I haven't paid for a lunch since I've been here). Additionally, the health/vision/dental benefits are OUTSTANDING! The leadership has a great finger on the pulse in Irvine as well. Managers are transparent, deliver great feedback, and help you get better. Senior leadership CARES - this is huge. They shadow the front-line employees, they value feedback and implement changes. It's an awesome company and exciting culture to be part-of. I've never been part of a team where a senior manager rolled up their sleeves and sat with me because they truly cared. If there is one word to describe management here it's 'caring.' Expectations of employees are realistic. Numbers are achievable. Training is incredibly robust and meaningful (did I mention they want to see you succeed?). The team spirit here is amazing and it seems like everyone who works here really LOVES working here. Things have changed over the years, but they have changed for the better. As a technology company, they know it's important to stay cutting-edge and the teams here really understand that. I would recommend this company to anyone who values working hard, having a rewarding job, and fostering growth (both personal and professional).

Cons

You may deal with an upset customer from time-to-time but their training and support gives you the tools to handle any situation. This is a very fair company to work for.

Pros

Very collaborative across different departments and other offices (globally included). Fun culture: great office events, Friday socials, off-site team building, snacks all day, breakfast and dinner daily. Can take ownership in any project you feel the company should expand on. Managers are very open to team members taking the lead and starting projects they are interested in Unlimited PTO

Cons

Could have a little bit higher pay structure. Would like to have more built in holidays More areas for growth depending on the team